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Azure Stack vs High Performance Computing (HPC) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Stack
Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) (2nd)
High Performance Computing ...
Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category, the mindshare of Azure Stack is 24.7%, down from 29.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of High Performance Computing (HPC) is 3.5%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JitenderSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
User activities are effectively tracked and managed under one roof
My primary use case for this solution is for cybersecurity and device management I find Cloud App Security and activity alerts particularly valuable. They allow me to track all user activities. Everything is stored under one roof, so there is no need for different licenses for different…
MA
Helps to run simulations and create prototypes which reduces the costs
HPC's neutral configuration is not difficult. The tool's deployment depends on your understanding of its architecture and use cases. I rate it a three out of five. A regular cluster will take two weeks to set up. OEMs helped us with the physical hardware installation. Once the cluster was running, our team configured the software and networks.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Its customer service is good."
"The admin dashboard is the main feature of the solution."
"The solution's most valuable features are security, configurability, and recoverability."
"The scalability of the solution is good. We have hundreds of users internally and thousands of users externally. We do plan to increase usage shortly."
"It is helpful from a security point of view because we can create our own isolated, private environments that contain virtual networks, and we can put security rules in place."
"The most valuable features are the control and flexibility that we have, where we can build our own solutions from scratch."
"The product is easy to use."
"The initial setup is very, very simple."
"Our customers can publish scientific reports in prestigious magazines. HPC offers strong computing capabilities."
"HPC speeds up delivery time and reduces costs. It comes with the capability and flexibility to understand how engineering products work. You can understand the outcome without spending time and money."
 

Cons

"Many resources get created in Azure Stack, and managing those resources can be challenging."
"Azure Stack could use some improvement when it comes to seamless support for disaster recovery scenarios of higher availability regarding multi-regions."
"I would like to see the AI side come to one hundred percent in the near future."
"I think the monitoring tools needs some improvement."
"The solution could use more training materials to help users understand how to use the product effectively. Online training would also be a beneficial addition to the product."
"The user interface could be more user friendly."
"The solution's transparency over cost management could be much easier because it's very difficult to manage costs."
"There should be more focus on the user interface, specifically for the management console."
"There was a buzz around the integration of quantum computing and HPC. However, I don't see a real-life use case for it."
"The solution is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not a cost-friendly solution."
"Azure Stack is a very expensive solution."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"Pricing is always a hot topic, so the pricing can always improve."
"The pricing is very expensive."
"When comparing Azure to Amazon and Google, it appears that Azure offers the most cost-effective solution."
"The cost of Azure Stack is much cheaper than VCE."
"Price-wise, AWS might be relatively cheaper compared to Azure, but the deployment on Azure is much easier."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
University
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Stack?
For hybrid cloud operations, the seamless transition it enables is key. Most enterprises have a lot of workloads on-premises, and they want a smooth way to move into the cloud. Some things are on...
What needs improvement with Azure Stack?
We would appreciate a more competitive pricing model, as many new features are being introduced that we are not always aware of. The autoscaling functionality could be simplified. Many resources ge...
What do you like most about High Performance Computing (HPC)?
Our customers can publish scientific reports in prestigious magazines. HPC offers strong computing capabilities.
What needs improvement with High Performance Computing (HPC)?
There was a buzz around the integration of quantum computing and HPC. However, I don't see a real-life use case for it.
What advice do you have for others considering High Performance Computing (HPC)?
You need to hire an experienced HPC professional to understand its landscape. I rate it a seven out of ten.
 

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Sample Customers

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